Senior Financial Analyst (Global Payroll)

Overview

A leading AI-focused organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support its mission of scaling intelligence through advanced AI models. This role involves developing financial models, managing budgets and forecasts, preparing reports, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive business performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop dynamic financial models to evaluate business performance, including margins and operating expenses such as payroll and non-labor costs across Sales & Marketing, R&D, and General & Administrative teams.
• Assist in building and maintaining department-level budgets and company-wide forecasts, collaborating closely with business leaders to align financial plans with operational goals.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages, analyze variances between actuals, forecasts, and budgets, and work with functional teams to understand key drivers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Strategy, Business Operations, and Engineering to provide financial support and help drive performance.
• Utilize financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Google Sheets/Excel) to ensure data accuracy, streamline processes, and improve reporting efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field. Advanced credentials such as MBA, CFA, or CPA are a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), with emphasis on global payroll, resource management, and month-end operations.
• Expert-level skills in Excel and Google Sheets for financial modeling; familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, capable of effectively engaging stakeholders at all levels, including both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven track record of delivering change, improving and streamlining processes, driving efficiency, and influencing stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments; experience in startups or scale-ups is advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CFA, or CPA certification.
• Experience working in technology or AI-focused companies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Mental health budget to support well-being.
• 100% parental leave top-up for up to 6 months.
• Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches, and snacks.
• Personal enrichment benefits covering arts, culture, fitness, well-being, quality time, and workspace improvements.
• Remote-flexible work policy with offices located in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London, and Paris.
• Co-working stipend.
• Generous vacation policy offering 6 weeks (30 working days) of paid time off.

Location

Remote-flexible with offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London, and Paris.

The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request.